Lawrenceville: Demographics & People
Lawrenceville is home to 1,272 people, in 574 households. Population grew 10.7% from 1,149 (2022) to 1,272 (2024). Median age 32.2 years. (12.5y younger than Brunswick County; 5.6y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 13% of the population. Population is 76% Black and 16% White (non-Hispanic). The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.34). 51% of households are family-led. County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 49% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 32 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 10.7% from 1,149 (2022) to 1,272 (2024) — about 17.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,411 (extrapolated at 5.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,612.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 15,849 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 10.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,149 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,272 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,272 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,612 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.2y is 6.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 13% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 13.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,272 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 166 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 564.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 401.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 141 |
| Population under 18 | 166 |
| Median age | 32.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,272 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.34 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 228 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 866 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 10 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 34.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 78.4% |
| Black population | 76.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 15.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 961 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 293 |
| Share born in this state | 75.6% |
| Share born in another state | 24.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 28 |
| From Europe | 13 |
Households & Family Composition
574 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 51% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 263 families, 9% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 206 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 263 |
| Married couples with children | 23 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.33 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 8 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 293 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 51.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 574 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 7.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 7.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 11,672 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 11,644 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 28 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 93 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 88 residents live in group quarters (6.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 88 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51025 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 025 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Brunswick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51025 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Brunswick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 467 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51025 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Brunswick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 62.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 55.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 16,231 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.90 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 13.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,272, booming, young professional, lower-income, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,272 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Brunswick County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade